The police chief sued the mayor and the city: 73 pages, six counts
The lawsuitLawsuit: unprovenRamsey County District CourtFiled Sep 23, 2026Five days after the two-page summary of the investigation came out, Chief Henry filed suit in Ramsey County District Court against the mayor personally and the City of Saint Paul. Four counts target the city: violating the Data Practices Act, violating the Whistleblower Act, sexual harassment, and reprisal. Two target Her individually: aiding and abetting, and common-law battery. He demands a jury trial, the complete report, and damages “in excess of $50,000” — the phrasing Minnesota court rules require, not a price tag. The mayor’s office points to the investigation, which did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation, and says she “will be vigorously defending against the lawsuit claims.”
This case arises from a simple but disturbing sequence of events: Mayor Her sexually harassed St. Paul Police Department (“SPPD”) employees, including Chief Henry; Chief Henry reported that misconduct; rather than protect him or address the misconduct, the Mayor and her administration embarked on a campaign to retaliate against him.
Where things stand: the city’s outside investigation did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation. The police chief’s lawsuit is pending and its claims are allegations. Mayor Her has apologized for crossing lines and says she will vigorously defend against the suit.